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Council question ban 'death knell for democracy'

A review recommends stopping opposition parties from asking questions at cabinet meetings.

A CGI of how the Malmo development could look. There are a number of apartment buildings built on the land at the mouth of the Ouseburn and overlooking the River Tyne. Small fishing boats can be seen in the foreground. The Millennium Bridge can be seen in the distance.

More time given for say on riverside development

The Ouseburn housing development plans are proving controversial with residents and nearby pubs.

A number of notes and coins are placed on top of a piece of paper which reads ‘Council Tax Bill 2024/2025’.

Councillors pursued over unpaid council tax

A Freedom of Information investigation reveals court summons have been issued in some of the cases.

CGI image of how the proposed development of Malmo Quay in Ouseburn, would look. There are several copper/pink buildings which are shaped to fit in with the river docks. There is a larger 10-storey block in the background and boats on top of the dock wall in the foreground.

Quayside plans revised again after complaints

Developers revise plans for flats at Malmo Quay and Spillers Quay three years after complaints.

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School holiday fines spike under tougher measures

Newcastle City Council defends strict policies and claims school attendance is improving.

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Delay on clearing mouldy council homes backlog

The authority says it appointed extra contractors, but it still needs to do work on 491 homes.

A line of cars going on a grade-separated roundabout with a blue bus waiting to join. There are buildings on the left and right of the road. There is a bridge going underneath the roundabout. A waist-high railing separates the pavement from the road.

Single street scuppers city's pollution target

Newcastle may not meet pollution targets until 2045 because of high levels on one road in Heaton.

A sunny view of the Newcastle Civic Centre with a row of daffodils filling the foreground. There is a round concrete building placed in front of a longer glass building. Trees can be seen on either side.

Council investigates potential fraud by staff

Newcastle City Council says it is looking into "irregularities".

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Peter Rabbit statues to feature in hospice trail

Forty individually designed sculptures will be dotted around Newcastle and North Tyneside streets.